Hammond and the surrounding rural community of Tidwell Prairie anchor this Robertson County landscape, characterized by a dense network of country roads named for local families. The geography is defined by the winding paths of Walnut Creek and Big Willow Creek, which drain a region of subtle topography. Significant local landmarks include Bethlehem Cemetery, Cotton Cemetery, and Saint Paul Cemetery, which serve as vital points of reference for genealogical research. Water management is evident along the smaller tributaries, where Hall Dam contains the waters of Hall Lake. To the west, the settlement of Salter sits near Robertson Lake, while the road network—including names like Bartkowiak Rd, Yezak Rd, and Hopcus Rd—reflects the generational heritage and landownership patterns of this Central Texas farming and ranching area.
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1954 · Waco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Austin
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1955 · Waco
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1961 · Hearne North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Baileyville
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1962 · Calvert
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1962 · Maysfield
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1962 · Hammond
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Reagan
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1962 · Bremond
USGS Topo · 1:24,000